Trinity roll call

I cut my teeth fishing on the Trinity River when I first moved to Humboldt County. It's where I learned how to read steelhead water, cast a spey rod, and swing a fly. Now, when I fish on the Trinity it feels like meeting with an old friend. It, along with the Klamath River, is one of the last strongholds for summer run steelhead in Northern California. While there are numerous methods and techniques used to target Trinity River steelhead, it is hard to imagine one more pleasurable than a well swung traditional gliding across a picture perfect run. 

Brad swings the shadow water on the Trinity. 

A glimpse of the river from above

An assortment of feather wings and soft hackles for Trinity River Steelhead. 

Soft Hackle in the vice. 

The Peacock Hilton. Variant of the immortal classic. 

A simple hair wing pattern for charming up those summer runs at first and last light. 

The Copper Coachman. A variation of the timeless Royal Coachman 

Flash wing soft hackle. The perfect follow up fly for the discerning steelhead

The Timberjack Spey. So named for the roadside motel where it was tied. 

Brett's Klamath Skater. A perfect surface fly for the Trinity River.